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DENNY'S RESTAURANT #8698

1150 S DIXIE HWY · CORAL GABLES · Dade County · FL 33146

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 20, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3747186
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785688
DBPR license2318042

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#11High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed throughout kitchen area approximately 9+ live small flying insects found flying and landing on walls and shelves at cook line, at dry storage area, at entrance of kitchen and next to ice machine.

Intermediate 1

#12Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed for cook line paper towel dispenser.

Basic 10

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at walk in cooler in a container if chocolate chips. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at microwaves at cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at cook line floors.

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves at cook line.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep tables and stove burners soiled with grease and food build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout at cook line reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed for hot dog boxes stored under ceiling vent. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at walk in freezer box of cinnamon balls stored uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed 1 cook line hood filter soiled with grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled along cook line area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:50 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.